Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday banning the procurement of foreign-made clothing and related gear for the country’s armed forces starting in 2026.
According to the decree, from 1 January 2026, all uniforms and other clothing items for the Russian Armed Forces must be produced by Russian companies whose manufacturing facilities are located within the country.
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By 2027, the requirement would extend to fabrics and knitted materials used in production, which must be domestically manufactured.
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The measure aims to entirely exclude the purchase of foreign-made clothing and materials for the needs of the military, the decree said.
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Military clothing and gear include uniforms, insignia, underwear, bedding, special clothing, footwear, equipment, and sanitary items.
Such supplies are procured through the Russian state defence order system.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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